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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540,478.54, 810,280.14 and 225,171.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540,478.54, 810,280.14 and 225,171.46 is: 337,574.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540,478.54 : 810,280.14 = 225,171.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540,478.54/810,280.14 = 225,171.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540,478.54x = 810,280.14 × 225,171.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540,478.54x = 182,451,962,132.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,451,962,132.80/540,478.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,574.85

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